Ask Shannon: Fitness and Nutrition Q & A
Posted June 20, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Shannon Clark
Section: Her Fitness, Her Nutrition
With years of training under her belt, resident fitness and nutrition expert Shannon Clark is ready to help you on your way to a healthy, informed lifestyle. Got a question? her your inquiries, and be sure to check back every week…
Food of the Week [Part II]: Mango Magic
Posted May 31, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Katie Drummond
Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Special Features, Food of the Week
This week, we’re revering the mango as our Food of the Week, thanks to its excellent nutrient content and soothing enzymes and compounds – the perfect fruit for your athletic needs and your taste buds.
In India, mangoes are sometimes called…
Food of the Week [Part I]: Meet the Mango
Posted May 29, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Katie Drummond
Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Special Features, Food of the Week
Although the wild mango can be traced back to 4,000 BCE, and was consumed by those living in the foothills of the Himalayas for thousands of years, you might not have enjoyed this early version of this springtime fruit. Apparently,…
Tip for Today: An Apple A Day…
Posted May 24, 2008 at 09:00 AM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today
The old adage says an apple a day keeps the doctor away. I think eating nutritious foods is definitely one way to keep your body healthy. And being healthy is what keeps the doctor away. Apples are the perfect snack. They are small.…
Food of the Week [Part II] : Kumquat
Posted January 13, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Courtney Albon
Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism, Special Features, Food of the Week
A few days ago, we highlighted the kumquat - a distinctive winter citrus packed with Vitamin C and potassium. Kumquats, along with the rest of the citrus fruits, also contain a cancer fighting compound called limonene, and studies have found that…
Vegan Nutrition 101: Vitamin A
Posted September 15, 2007 at 11:00 AM by James Flesher
Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Vegetarianism
Like all vitamins, vitamin A is a non-caloric molecule without which our bodies could not function properly. Like it’s fellow fat soluble vitamins D, E and K, vitamin A is absorbed with fats and oils in the intestine, and is stored…
The Menstrual Cycle, Oral Contraceptives and Athletic Performance: How Are They Related?
Posted August 10, 2007 at 06:00 PM by Bridget Sullivan
Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her News, Special Features
The following article was submitted by A.J. Melnikas. A.J. Melnikas currently works in clinical research. In the past, she has worked with non-profit health organizations targeting women’s and adolescent health issues. She will begin MPH studies this fall. An avid runner and coach, A.J. has completed 4 marathons and is…
Banana Yogurt Shake Recipe
Posted July 18, 2007 at 09:30 AM by Bridget Sullivan
Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Workout Fuel
Don’t know what you want for breakfast this morning? Then try the following banana yogurt shake recipe! Packed with a healthy dose of calcium, potassium, and Vitamin C, this low-fat treat is sure to keep you energized all morning.
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A Diet to Deal with Haywire Hormones: Eating in Your Forties
Posted June 25, 2007 at 10:45 AM by Katie Drummond
Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control, Special Features
This is the final part in a three-part series that focuses on age and healthy eating. In Part One, senior writer Katie Drummond dishes on what women in their twenties need in order to fuel their bodies. Part Two offers the…
Nutrition tip: let’s get “figgy” with it!
Posted June 20, 2007 at 06:54 PM by Bridget Sullivan
Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control, Workout Fuel
If you’ve never tried fresh figs before, then this is the time to indulge; while we can enjoy dried figs year-round, fresh figs hit their peak season this week. Lusciously sweet, perfectly smooth, and deliciously chewy, figs pack a powerful nutritional punch that…
Nutrition tip: go bananas!
Posted May 31, 2007 at 07:00 PM by Sahara Jackson
Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Workout Fuel
If you need to recharge your batteries before your evening workout, then the fruit in the yellow jacket is perfect for you.
Packing just 100 - 110 calories and 467 mg of potassium, the banana registers as one of…
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